Jr. Buyer

Dover Corporation•Salisbury, MD

8d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic. Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

Requirements

Associated degree or comparable work experience.
Good communication skills with the ability to guide and direct customers or suppliers; both in writing and orally.
Computer skills with some familiarity of working with a computerized purchasing and inventory systems applications.
Familiarity with ISO and AS9100 standards and requirements.
Self-starter with strong initiative and communication skills
Team player, able to relate and interact with people at all levels in the Company
Detail oriented
Strong ERP and computer skills

Responsibilities

Places purchase orders through procurement process and using kanban systems.
Expedites deliveries and conducts follow up procedures.
Maintains and develops purchasing, inventory and capital equipment tracking systems.
Develops, implements and maintains database of specifications, suppliers, products and services.
Organizes and controls materials to ensure minimum amounts are maintained to obtain most cost efficient method of storage.
Interacts with appropriate departments on current and projected material inventories and establish restock level and just-in-time strategies.
Negotiates and verifies pricing and quotes based on total cost.
Manages suppliers to ensure on-time-delivery, receipt of quality products, and competitive pricing.
Identify trends and suppliers as required
Ensure PO's are accurate and confer with other departments to verify orders
Comply with Company and purchasing policies and procedures and act within limits of delegated authority.
Prepare purchase orders, control prices and quality and ensure delivery of materials and equipment to meet objectives.

Benefits

A 401(K) Savings Plan With Employer Contributions
Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance
Wellness Programs
Health Savings Account
Health Care And Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Company Paid Short-Term Disability And Long-Term Disability
Company Paid Employee Basic Life And Ad&D Insurance
Supplemental Employee And Dependent Life Insurance
Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity And Critical Illness Insurance
Adoption, Surrogacy, And Fertility Benefits And Assistance
Commuter Benefits
Parental, Military, Jury Duty, And Bereavement Leaves Of Absence
Paid Time Off, Including Up To 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year Based Off Schedule
Paid Vacation Days
40 Paid Sick Leave Hours Annually Or As Provided Under State And Local Paid Sick Leave Laws
Tuition Assistance
Business Travel Services
Employee Discounts
An Employee Assistance Program That Includes Company Paid Counseling Sessions And Legal Services